small gatherings.

i've come to this season of life where i really appreciate small, classy gatherings with friends. i want to learn to be a good hostess and entertain well. try new dishes & cook with fresh ingredients.

when swing dancing was cancelled due to the heat {who wants to dance when it's 109/heat index of 116?} i asked eleanna if we could throw a small dinner party for our group of friends that would have been getting together anyway. thankfully her mama was okay with it and completely spur of the moment/day of we brainstormed and let everyone know about the change of plans. we all pitched in to pull things together and it was a lovely evening. we even ended up dancing:) inside of course. {except for learning an aerial...}
| Appetizer |
Beale St. Log w. crackers
Guacamole & blue chips

| Main dish |
Large salad smorgasboard w/ rotisserie chicken
Rolls

| Desert |
Apple pie & vanilla bean ice cream


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